WND CRIME

Gunman opens fire near Texas A&M

Officer killed, others transported to hospital

Published: 08/13/2012 at 3:54 PM

(HOUSTON CHRONICLE) — College Station police have confirmed that one law enforcement officer was killed in a shooting this afternoon near the Texas A&M University campus and that at least six victims were transported to local hospitals, according to local media reports.

At least five people were taken to the College Station Medical Center, including three with gunshot wounds, and one female patient was sent to the St. Joseph Emergency Center in Bryan.

Will Hathaway, an area resident, told the KBTX TV station that he heard about 30 gunshots.